Without a court order, can one parent keep a child away from the other parent?

Answer by  patti (29325)

No parent can keep another parent away from a child. Courts believe that a child has a right to two parents. Except in cases of proven abuse or incompetency due to addiction or mental health issues, both parents have a right to time with the child. It is quite easy to file a motion for custody and/or visitation.

Answer by  Binome (1975)

Generally, no. But if the mother in that instance has been absent, or otherwise has no established custody of the child, then she has no right to it. You don't need a court order to keep away someone who has no right to the child.

Answer by  SubhashChander (1773)

Without the writen orders of the court, one parent cannot keep a child away from the other parent. In the given case, the father cannot tell the mother that she cannot see the child. The father cannot prevent the mother from doing so without the written consent of the court.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

No, they can't. Even with non-payment of support, without court stipulation one parent has no right to deny another parent. You need to write this clearly, or see a lawyer.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

If there is a child visitation agreement in place, neither parent can interfere with visitation with the other parent. To prevent visitation is a civil crime.

Answer by  Anonymous

A court order prohits witholding of visitation unless there is a stipulation in the decree stating a therapist ro someone else can stop visitation if they see fit.

Answer by  heather88 (1897)

you would probably need a court order. But you would need to consult a lawyer first to make sure the lawyer can tell you everything you need to know for sure.

Answer by  geocuba4049 (-2)

is the mother has the right to keep the child in an other country